Synapse Audio has announced that the upcoming version 8.5 of Orion is now available as a preliminary Public Beta version to all registered Orion owners. This major update adds several new high-quality effects, improves workflow as well as look+feel, and comes with a new default skin designed by Nick Moritz.

Key Features introduced in Version 8.5:

New default skin by Nick Moritz.

New effect: RNA-160 Compressor/Limiter, a faithful emulation of an outboard compressor legend.

New effect: Concert Hall, a new algorithmic reverb with a high-quality sound.